Composite profile
Overall score
64/100
Use the Montbéliard profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and industrial-resilience context alongside Besançon, Mulhouse, and Dijon.
Overall64/100
Affordability80/100
Air quality69/100
Energy71/100
France / Western Europe
Montbéliard, France City Intelligence
Montbéliard is an industrial city in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of eastern France near the Swiss border, with automotive-manufacturing activity centered on a large vehicle-assembly plant, rail and motorway links toward Besançon and Mulhouse, and a temperate-continental climate setting. Montbéliard is a western europe city of about ~110K urban in France. On the composite city-intelligence score, Montbéliard sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (64/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~110K urban
Image credit: Image: Thomas Bresson / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
Overall city intelligence
Mixed64/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Montbéliard data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 80/100 | Montbéliard's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 69/100 | Montbéliard's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 71/100 | Montbéliard's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 65/100 | Montbéliard's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 68/100 | Montbéliard's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 66/100 | Montbéliard's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 66/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety79/100
Low crime81/100
Personal safety80/100
Night safety76/100
Road safety77/100
Montbéliard is estimated to be a generally safe city (79/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life82/100
Healthcare85/100
Education83/100
Green space92/100
Cleanliness85/100
Infrastructure86/100
Mobility67/100
Montbéliard has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness84/100
Education83/100
Green space92/100
Overall safety79/100
Montbéliard scores very high for family living (84/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability78/100
Walkability80/100
Cycling63/100
Infrastructure86/100
Montbéliard is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability82/100
Healthcare85/100
Cleanliness85/100
Outdoor lifestyle55/100
Montbéliard is very high for retirement (82/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Montbéliard
Local public safety guidance for Montbéliard, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| European emergency | 11224/7 | 112 reaches police, fire, and ambulance dispatch across the European Union from any phone, free of charge. |
| Police | 1724/7 | — |
| Medical (SAMU) | 1524/7 | — |
| Fire (Sapeurs-pompiers) | 1824/7 | — |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Montbéliard, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the France emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- European Commission: 112 — The European emergency number
Used as the primary attribution for the EU-wide 112 universal emergency number on European country profiles.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Montbéliard
Healthcare context for Montbéliard, with national-level information from France where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Montbéliard, see the France healthcare profile.
Healthcare sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.
- Government of France: Ministère de la Santé et de la Prévention
Used as the primary attribution for French public-health context.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Montbéliard
Local mobility context for Montbéliard, with national-level context from France where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Montbéliard, see the France transport profile.
Transport sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.
- Government of France: Ministère de la Transition écologique
Used as the primary federal attribution for French national transport context.
- Société nationale des chemins de fer français: SNCF
Used as the primary attribution for French national rail operator information.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Montbéliard. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Montbéliard
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Montbéliard will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Montbéliard air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Montbéliard drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Montbéliard
Is Montbéliard worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (82/100), with nearby nature such as Ballons des Vosges Nature Park, Ballon d'Alsace.
Is Montbéliard good for families?
Excellent (84/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Montbéliard affordable?
More affordable than average; about €1,430/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Montbéliard?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Montbéliard's main industries?
Mainly tourism, hospitality, manufacturing.
What is the climate in Montbéliard?
An oceanic climate, averaging about 12.9°C.
Does Montbéliard have universities?
Higher education is strong (66/100).
What is healthcare like in Montbéliard?
Healthcare access is strong (70/100).
Is Montbéliard good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (74/100).
What nature is near Montbéliard?
Within ~170 km: Ballons des Vosges Nature Park, Ballon d'Alsace.
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Cost of Living in Montbéliard
Montbéliard's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Montbéliard
Montbéliard's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Montbéliard
Montbéliard's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Montbéliard
Montbéliard's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Montbéliard
Montbéliard's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Montbéliard
Montbéliard's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Montbéliard
Cost of living estimates for Montbéliard — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Montbéliard
Climate profile for Montbéliard — Oceanic climate, annual average 12.9°C, comfort score 71/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Montbéliard
Economy and jobs profile for Montbéliard — tourism economy, economy score 75/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Montbéliard
Education profile for Montbéliard — regional education center, education score 65/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Montbéliard
Healthcare and retirement profile for Montbéliard — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 70/100, retirement score 74/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Montbéliard
Source-attributed visual context for Montbéliard using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Montbéliard
Weekend trip planning checklist for Montbéliard — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Montbéliard
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Montbéliard
Estimate a monthly budget for Montbéliard using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Montbéliard
Plan a trip budget for Montbéliard using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Montbéliard
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Montbéliard. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Mulhouse, France
Same region · about 48 km from Montbéliard. Explore Mulhouse's city intelligence profile.
Basel, Switzerland
Cross-border · about 60 km from Montbéliard. Explore Basel's city intelligence profile.
Besançon, France
Lake cluster · about 66 km from Montbéliard. Explore Besançon's city intelligence profile.
Colmar, France
Same region · about 76 km from Montbéliard. Explore Colmar's city intelligence profile.
Bern, Switzerland
Cross-border · about 79 km from Montbéliard. Explore Bern's city intelligence profile.
Freiburg, Germany
Cross-border · about 95 km from Montbéliard. Explore Freiburg's city intelligence profile.
Lausanne, Switzerland
Cross-border · about 109 km from Montbéliard. Explore Lausanne's city intelligence profile.
Lucerne, Switzerland
Cross-border · about 125 km from Montbéliard. Explore Lucerne's city intelligence profile.
Zurich, Switzerland
Cross-border · about 132 km from Montbéliard. Explore Zurich's city intelligence profile.
Dijon, France
Same region · about 134 km from Montbéliard. Explore Dijon's city intelligence profile.
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Montbéliard FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Montbéliard, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Montbéliard
Is Montbéliard worth visiting?
Montbéliard has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Ballons des Vosges Nature Park, Ballon d'Alsace and Ballon de Servance within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Montbéliard?
Montbéliard has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 82/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Montbéliard?
A single resident of Montbéliard spends roughly €1,430 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €759. Overall the city is more affordable than average for France. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Montbéliard?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Montbéliard is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Montbéliard?
Montbéliard's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, technology and manufacturing. Montbéliard has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and manufacturing.
Is Montbéliard good for digital nomads and remote work?
Montbéliard offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 82/100.
What are the education options in Montbéliard?
Montbéliard is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Economics, Social Sciences and Engineering.
Is Montbéliard a good place to study?
Montbéliard offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Montbéliard?
Montbéliard has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 70/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Montbéliard a good place to retire?
Montbéliard offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 74/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Montbéliard?
Montbéliard has an oceanic climate, averaging about 12.9°C annually with roughly 781 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jun.
Is Montbéliard a safe place to live?
Montbéliard is estimated to be a generally safe city (79/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
How easy is it to get around Montbéliard?
Montbéliard indexes a walkability score of 80 and a cycling score of 63 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Montbéliard?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Montbéliard include Ballons des Vosges Nature Park, Ballon d'Alsace and Ballon de Servance. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Montbéliard good for families?
Montbéliard scores very high for family living (84/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Montbéliard?
Montbéliard rates 55/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 92/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Ballons des Vosges Nature Park, Ballon d'Alsace and Ballon de Servance supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Montbéliard profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and industrial-resilience context alongside Besançon, Mulhouse, and Dijon. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (80/100) and energy (71/100). The area most worth watching is safety (65/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the France country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Montbéliard appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.